We have used only Quadrivalent the past 2 years, administering > 12,000 doses along with FluMist. It has been recommended that we also use the high dose and I anticipate that will be done for
this upcoming flu season.
Lynn Vining, RN, MSN, CPHQ
Nurse Manager, Employee Health Clinic
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive, 1089 Boyd Tower
Iowa City, IA 52242
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Flu Vaccine for Next Year
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] Flu Vaccine for Next Year
After a brief online search, it appears that neither the CDC nor APIC are recommending the quadrivalent flu vaccine over the trivalent vaccine for adults for the coming year. I saw no recommendation specific to HCWs. I did read that about
50% of the doses to be produced for next year will be quadrivalent.
I’m wondering what people are planning to order for next year.
□ Trivalent?
X Quadrivalent?
□ Fluzone High Dose for those over 65??
Jim
James Garb, MD FACOEM
Medical Director Occupational Health
Cape Cod Healthcare
Hyannis, MA
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